Photo Record

Title

[J.C. Vought store exterior]

Object Name

Print, Photographic

Date

ca. 1905-1910

Collection

Staten Island Geographic Collection

Description

Original B&W print on beige cardboard mount. Exterior view of a storefront with a large glass window and a double glass door; the number "18" is above the door. Inscription on the window: "VOUGHT. / AUTOMOBILE'S, / BICYCLES / & HARNESS". A man stands on the sidewalk in front of the door, looking directly at the camera; he wears overalls, a sweater, and a cap. A few cans and tins are visible in the window. Handwritten inscription on reverse of mount: "J.C. Vought / 18 Bay St. Tompkinsville / c. 1910 / Automobiles, Bicycles shop"(Keywords: New York City, Early Twentieth Century, Automobile, Bicycle)

Print size

5.5 x 3.750

Acquisition

Collection of the Staten Island Historical Society

Ownership and History

The man standing in the doorway is presumably Mr. Vought, the store owner.

James C. Vought (1856-1911) lived in Tompkinsville, Staten Island, with his wife and daughter, and his occupation changed over the years to keep up with new modes of transportation. In the 1880 and 1900 census he was listed as a harness maker. In the 1906 Staten Island directory his business was listed in the category "Bicycle Dealers." By the time of the 1910 census, his occupation was listed as "Car Repairer, Auto Garage." His business card stated that he repaired both automobiles and bicycles. Related photograph PH01.0112 shows his store interior.

Online Collections Database record made possible by the Staten Island Historical Society, November 2015.

Legal Status

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